i'm versatile. I like the look of the hump because it makes the bike look sleeker. But whats the need in having a sleek looking chick magnet if you can't pick the chick up??? So therefore it all depends on my mood. If its one of those days i want to be alone then its definitely just the hump, if its a "hunting day" the seat is on. I'm doing the hump mood this weekend to make life easier.
AS for painting the grab bar, i had mine chromed. Sometime this fall when i finish chroming the bike out i'll post some pics of the completed project.....